Some people are more pragmatic than others. What fishinwrench is saying is accurate, but it hurts people's feelings because it seems cold. Until big brother stepped in with social security, our aging population was supported by their family or community, but at that time the average age was way less. We have an aging workforce, as baby boomers are retiring, and too many young people are not working. Look at any trade, ALL are short on labor.
I feel this discussion will be much better when we can do it face to face at jigfest, from a safe distance of course